Multipurpose Bib

ABSTRACT

A multipurpose bib is described. Embodiments of the multipurpose bib include a bottle holding pouch that can rotate independent of the bib. The multipurpose bib can further include an insert adapted to orient a bottle being held by the pouch. The pouch and the insert can provide a top of a bottle proximate a head of a wearer of the bib.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/314,819, filed Feb. 28, 2022.

BACKGROUND

Babies and toddlers tend to drop or throw their bottles, pacifiers, teething rings, food pouches etc. When feeding a baby with a bottle, a person is usually required to hold a bottle for a baby while bottle feeding. Further, when a toddler is feeding themselves with a food pouch, they often accidently drop the pouch or throw the pouch. Further, depending on an age of the child, they may not be able to lift and rotate a bottle from an upright position to their mouth.

A combined bib and container holder that can hold, support, and effectively orient a bottle while allowing the bottle to freely rotate is needed.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1A is a front view of a multipurpose bib according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 1B is a side view of a multipurpose bib according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2A is a front view of a multipurpose bib according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2B is front view of a user wearing a multipurpose bib according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2C is front view of a user wearing a multipurpose bib according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3A is a perspective view of an insert according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3B is side view of an insert according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3C is side view of a multi-layer insert according to one embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Embodiments of the present invention include a multipurpose bib. The multipurpose bib can be implemented to hold a bottle allowing a top of the bottle to be located proximate a mouth of a wearer of the bib. Typically, the multipurpose bib can be attached to a front of an article of clothing a wearer may be wearing. In one embodiment, the multipurpose bib can include, but is not limited to, a cover, a pouch, an insert, a first attachment member, and a second attachment member. The cover can be implemented similar to a bib and can include the first attachment member and the second attachment member to secure to a wearer. The pouch can be rotatably coupled to the cover proximate a top of the cover. The pouch can be adapted to hold a container (e.g., a bottle). Of note, the pouch can be coupled to the bib such that a wearer can easily grasp the pouch to rotate a bottle in the pouch to their mouth. The multipurpose bib can include the insert in an interior of the cover to angle an object located substantially within the pouch downwards. In one embodiment, the insert can have a substantially right triangular prism shape.

In one embodiment, a bib can include, but is not limited to, a liquid absorbent cover, a right triangular prism insert, a pouch, a first attachment member, and a second attachment member. The liquid absorbent cover can be defined by a top edge, a bottom edge, a left edge, a right edge, and a cavity. The right triangular prism insert can be located within the cavity of the cover. A base of the prism insert can be oriented towards the bottom edge of the cover and taper towards the top edge of the cover. The pouch can be coupled to the top edge of the cover and can be adapted to (i) hold an object and (ii) rotate about the top edge of the cover. The first attachment member can be located on a top left side of the cover. The second attachment member can be located on a top right side of the cover.

In another embodiment, a bib can include, but is not limited to, a cover, an insert, an insulated pouch, a first attachment member, and a second attachment member. The cover defined by a top edge, a bottom edge, a left edge, a right edge, and a cavity. The insert can be located within the cavity of the cover and can have a substantially right triangular prism shape. The insulated pouch can be adapted to hold an object. A top back edge of the pouch can be coupled to the cover proximate the top edge of the cover. The first attachment member can be located on a top left side of the cover. The second attachment member can be located on a top right side of the cover.

In yet another embodiment, a bib can include, but is not limited to, a cover, an insert, an insulated pouch, a first attachment member, and a second attachment member. The cover can have a top edge, a bottom edge, a left edge, a right edge, and can include a cavity. The insert (i) can be located within the cavity of the cover, (ii) can have a substantially right triangular prism shape, and (iii) can be made of foam. The insulated pouch can be adapted to hold an object. A top back edge of the pouch can be coupled to the cover proximate the top edge of the cover. The insulated pouch can be adapted to rotate about the top edge of the cover. The first attachment member can be located on a top left side of the cover. The second attachment member can be located on a top right side of the cover.

Terminology

The terms and phrases as indicated in quotation marks (“ ”) in this section are intended to have the meaning ascribed to them in this Terminology section applied to them throughout this document, including in the claims, unless clearly indicated otherwise in context. Further, as applicable, the stated definitions are to apply, regardless of the word or phrase's case, to the singular and plural variations of the defined word or phrase.

The term “or” as used in this specification and the appended claims is not meant to be exclusive; rather the term is inclusive, meaning either or both.

References in the specification to “one embodiment”, “an embodiment”, “another embodiment, “a preferred embodiment”, “an alternative embodiment”, “one variation”, “a variation” and similar phrases mean that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment or variation, is included in at least an embodiment or variation of the invention. The phrase “in one embodiment”, “in one variation” or similar phrases, as used in various places in the specification, are not necessarily meant to refer to the same embodiment or the same variation.

The term “couple” or “coupled” as used in this specification and appended claims refers to an indirect or direct physical connection between the identified elements, components, or objects. Often the manner of the coupling will be related specifically to the manner in which the two coupled elements interact.

The term “directly coupled” or “coupled directly,” as used in this specification and appended claims, refers to a physical connection between identified elements, components, or objects, in which no other element, component, or object resides between those identified as being directly coupled.

The term “approximately,” as used in this specification and appended claims, refers to plus or minus 10% of the value given.

The term “about,” as used in this specification and appended claims, refers to plus or minus 20% of the value given.

The terms “generally” and “substantially,” as used in this specification and appended claims, mean mostly, or for the most part.

Directional and/or relationary terms such as, but not limited to, left, right, nadir, apex, top, bottom, vertical, horizontal, back, front and lateral are relative to each other and are dependent on the specific orientation of a applicable element or article, and are used accordingly to aid in the description of the various embodiments and are not necessarily intended to be construed as limiting.

An Embodiment of a Bib

Referring to FIGS. 1A-1B, detailed diagrams of an embodiment 100 of a multipurpose bib are illustrated. FIG. 1A includes a front view of the multipurpose bib 100. FIG. 1B includes a side view of the multipurpose bib 100. Typically, the multipurpose bib 100 can be implemented with children (e.g., toddlers and infants). A bottle or another object can be held in a pouch of the multipurpose bib 100 such that the child can have easy access to the bottle when wanted.

As shown generally in FIGS. 1A-1B, the multipurpose bib 100 can include, but is not limited to, a cover 102, a pouch 104, an insert 106, a first attachment member 108, and a second attachment member 110.

The cover 102 can generally be formed by a front panel 112 and a back panel 114 mated together. In one instance, the cover 102 can be manufactured from a liquid resistant or liquid proof material. In another instance, the cover 102 can be manufactured from a liquid absorbent material. In yet another instance, the cover 102 can be manufactured from a combination of a liquid resistant material and a liquid absorbent material. In one example, the front panel 112 and the back panel 114 can be formed from a single piece of material. In another example, the front panel 112 and the back panel 114 can be formed from two pieces of material. The cover 102 can be defined by a top edge 118, a bottom edge 120, a left edge 122, and a right edge 124.

In one embodiment, a cavity 116 can be formed when the front panel 112 is mated with the back panel 114. Typically, the insert 106 can be placed between the front panel 112 and the back panel 114 before being mated together. In another instance, the cover 102 may include a pocket with an opening on the back panel 114 (or front panel 112) wherein the insert 106 may be placed. In such an instance, the cover 102 can include an opening (not shown) for inserting and removing the insert 106.

The pouch 104 can be implemented to hold a bottle or other beverage/food container. In some instances, the pouch 104 may include insulation for keeping contents of a bottle warm or cold. Typically, the pouch 104 can be coupled to the front panel 112 of the cover 102. An opening of the pouch 104 can be located proximate a top edge 118 of the cover. In one example, a top, back portion of the pouch 104 (e.g., a back portion of the opening) can be rotatably coupled to the front panel 112 proximate the top edge 118 of the cover 102. In one example, the pouch 104 can be sewn to the cover 102. In another example, the cover 102 can include a first set of magnets located proximate the top edge 118 and the pouch 104 can include a second set of magnets. The pouch 104 may then be magnetically coupled to the cover 102. In such an embodiment, the pouch 104 may be removably coupled to the cover 102. It is to be appreciated that other means for removably coupling the pouch 104 to the cover 102 are contemplated. Further, other means for rotatably coupling the pouch 104 to the cover 102 are contemplated. For instance, hook and loop material may be implemented to removably couple the pouch 104 to the cover 102. Of significant note, embodiments implementing a removable coupling means can allow for different sized pouches or pouches manufactured from different material to be used interchangeably with a cover.

As previously mentioned, the pouch 104 can be adapted to rotate about the top edge 118 of the cover 102. As can be appreciated, a wearer of the bib 100 may grab a bottle being held by the pouch 104 and rotate the bottle towards their mouth. When the bottle is let go, the pouch 104 can rotate back down towards the cover 102 to a resting spot, on top of the insert 104. Of note, different materials can be implemented for the pouch 104. In some instances, materials that may be heated or cooled can be used to make the pouch 104.

The insert 106 can be implemented to help orient a bottle (or other container) being held in the pouch 104. Generally, the insert 106 can be shaped to orient a top of a bottle towards a mouth of a wearer of the bib 100. In one instance, the insert 106 can be semi-rigid and have a substantially right triangular prism shape, as shown in FIG. 3A. The insert 106 can be located in the cavity 116 of the cover 102. In some instances, the cover 102 may include a means for inserting and removing the insert 106 from the cavity 116. For example, the back panel 114 of the cover 102 may include a resealable opening for inserting and removing the insert 106.

The first attachment member 108 and the second attachment member 110 can be implemented to removably couple the bib 100 to a wearer. Typically, the bib 100 can be coupled proximate a chest and below a neck of the wearer. For example, the bib 100 can be removably coupled proximate a neckline of a wearer. As can be appreciated, this can help orient a top of a bottle proximate a chin (or lower) of the wearer to access a bottle when needed. In one example, the first attachment member 108 and the second attachment member 110 can each be bulldog clips. In another example, the first attachment member 108 and the second attachment member 110 can each be suspender clips. It is to be appreciated that several different types of removable clothing clips may be implemented without exceeding a scope of the present invention.

Referring to FIGS. 2A-2C, an example embodiment of the multipurpose bib 100 and the multipurpose bib 100 being worn by a child are illustrated. As shown, the multipurpose bib 100 can provide the benefits of a normal bib while also having the ability to hold a container 140. As previously mentioned, the pouch 104 can be adapted to rotate allowing the container 140 to rotate upwards such that contents located in the container 140 may move towards the top of the container 140. Further, the insert 106 can help orient a container 140 stored in the pouch 104. Of significant note, by orienting the container 140 towards a mouth of a wearer, the bib 100 can help ensure that even the youngest child can grasp the container 140 and rotate it slightly upwards to move contents towards the top of the container 140. In some instances, the insert 106 may provide protection from a warm bottle of a wearer of the bib 100.

In a typical implementation, the first attachment member 108 and the second attachment member 110 can each be coupled to the front of a piece of clothing of the wearer. As can be appreciated, the bib 100 can be implemented as a normal bib. After the bib 100 has been attached to the wearer, a container can be placed in the pouch 104. The insert 106 can help orient a top of the container towards a mouth of the wearer, as shown in FIG. 2B. The wearer can manipulate the container by grasping the pouch 104 and the container and rotating the container. Of note, the pouch 104 can be coupled to the cover 102 such that the pouch 104 can rotate about the top of the cover 102. This can allow for a bottom of the container to be rotated upwards while leaving the cover 102 against the wearer.

Referring to FIGS. 3A-3C, various different views of the insert 106 are illustrated. As shown in FIG. 3A, the insert 106 can have a substantially right triangular prism shape. As previously mentioned, a base of the prism can be located towards a bottom of the cover 102. As shown in FIG. 3B, the insert 106 can taper from a base of the prism to a top of the prism.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 3C, the insert 106 can be manufactured from two or more materials. In one embodiment, a first layer 130 of the insert 106 can be made from a heat absorbing and/or freezable material. Of note, this can help ensure a bottle remains warm and/or cold for longer periods of time. In such an embodiment, a second layer 132 can be heat and/or cold resistant to protect a wearer of the bib 100 from a hot/chilled bottle.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

The various embodiments and variations thereof, illustrated in the accompanying Figures and/or described above, are merely exemplary and are not meant to limit the scope of the invention. It is to be appreciated that numerous other variations of the invention have been contemplated, as would be obvious to one of ordinary skill in the art, given the benefit of this disclosure. All variations of the invention that read upon appended claims are intended and contemplated to be within the scope of the invention. 

I claim:
 1. A bib comprising: a cover having a top edge, a bottom edge, a left edge, a right edge, and including a cavity; an insert located within the cavity of the cover; a pouch coupled to the top edge of the cover and adapted to (i) hold an object and (ii) rotate about the top edge of the cover; a first attachment member located on a top left side of the cover; and a second attachment member located on a top right side of the cover.
 2. The bib of claim 1, wherein the pouch is removably coupled to the cover.
 3. The bib of claim 2, wherein the pouch is adapted to be heated.
 4. The bib of claim 2, wherein the pouch is adapted to be cooled.
 5. The bib of claim 1, wherein the insert is manufactured from a first material and a second material.
 6. The bib of claim 5, wherein the first material is adapted to be heated and cooled.
 7. The bib of claim 6, wherein (i) the first material is located proximate a frontside of the cover, and (ii) the second material is located proximate a backside of the cover.
 8. The bib of claim 1, wherein the first attachment member and the second attachment member are each suspender clips.
 9. The bib of claim 1, wherein the first attachment member and the second attachment member are each bulldog clips.
 10. The bib of claim 1, wherein the pouch is magnetically coupled to the cover.
 11. The bib of claim 1, wherein the insert has a substantially right triangular prism shape.
 12. The bib of claim 11, wherein a base of the insert is oriented towards the bottom edge of the cover and tapering towards the top edge of the cover
 13. A bib comprising: a cover defined by: a top edge; a bottom edge; a left edge; a right edge; and a cavity; an insert located within the cavity of the cover, the insert having a substantially right triangular prism shape; an insulated pouch adapted to hold an object, a top, back edge of the pouch being coupled to the cover proximate the top edge of the cover; a first attachment member located on a top left side of the cover; and a second attachment member located on a top right side of the cover.
 14. The bib of claim 13, wherein the pouch is adapted to rotate about the top edge of the cover.
 15. The bib of claim 13, wherein the cover is liquid absorbent.
 16. The bib of claim 13, wherein the cover is liquid resistant.
 17. The bib of claim 13, wherein the cover includes an opening for removing the insert.
 18. The bib of claim 13, wherein the first attachment member and the second attachment member are each adapted to removably couple the bib to a wearer.
 19. The bib of claim 13, wherein the insert is made from foam.
 20. A bib comprising: a cover having a top edge, a bottom edge, a left edge, a right edge, and including a cavity; an insert located within the cavity of the cover, the insert having a substantially right triangular prism shape and being comprised of foam; an insulated pouch adapted to hold an object, a top, back edge of the pouch being coupled to the cover proximate the top edge of the cover; a first attachment member located on a top left side of the cover; and a second attachment member located on a top right side of the cover; wherein the insulated pouch is adapted to rotate about the top edge of the cover. 